More from McCarthy

♦ Casey Hayward is getting better. A little sore after last week. We’ll see (Thursday).

♦ Mulumba got injured in game. Swelled up on him.

♦ Clay Matthews will be (out) multiple weeks. Medical decision to hold him this long. Matthews is our best player on defense, but this is pro football. We’ve been down this road before. ... It’s a medical decision. Every one of those injuries is different. If Clay Matthews had his preference, he would be playing. I would think he would wear a cast when he comes back.

♦ (Outside linebackers Mike) Neal and (Nick) Perry did some good things, Mulumba did, too. Primary position as far as our defensive scheme.

♦ Brad Jones, have no reason to believe his injury will be very long. He won’t be available this week.

♦ Jarrett Bush reinjured his hamstring. You have to look at each individual as far as players coming back too soon from hamstring injuries. We looked at every single one of hamstring injuries.

♦ I’m comfortable with the depth at linebacker. We’ll be ready to play.

♦ (Cornerback) James Nixon is good young football player. Got injured halfway through camp. He was coming on strong. Probably have first opportunity on special teams. He’s an option for return game.

♦ I haven’t been to Baltimore in years. Great stadium, outstanding football team. It’s going to be a heck of a game.